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Free public parking in Sharjah on Sept. 28 for Prophet's birthday

  • 28 Sep 2023
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Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

The Sharjah Municipality, on Wednesday, announced that users of public parking in the city of Sharjah would be exempted from fees on Thursday, September 28, 2023, on the occasion of the Prophet's birthday.

The authorities said that on the occasion of Prophet Muhammad's (Peace be upon him) birthday, residents in Sharjah will be exempt from parking fees on September 28, 2023.

This decision excludes the parking zones that are subject to fees on all days of the week, including Fridays and public holidays. These zones are identified by the blue parking instructions signs.

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